May. 11, 2011
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Celtics at Heat > Game 5

Celtics have some fight left

Poll finds soda tax support

A poll found that 69 percent of voters would support a state sales tax for soda and candy, if the money raised supported local schools or obesity programs. (Globe)
Former Mass. governor Mitt Romney

The former Mass. governor will seek to redefine his emerging candidacy for president by delivering a speech outlining his vision for dismantling the president’s health overhaul and creating a new national model. (Globe)
Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 6

Red Sox are beaten in 10th

The Blue Jays' Aaron Hill (left) celebrates with David Cooper (Mike Cassese/ Reuters)
The Sox fell short of .500 again, suffering a loss to the Jays on David Cooper's walkoff sacrifice fly in the 10th. Above, Aaron Hill (left) congratulates Cooper. (Globe)

Correction staff may be tied to threats

Authorities are examining whether prison staff made calls threatening to kill a prisoner held at a Springfield hospital as part of a scheme to generate overtime. (Globe)
Wampanoag grad to be Harvard?s first since 1665
Brian McGrory

Wampanoag grad to be Harvard’s first since 1665

Every graduate has a story, Tiffany Smalley’s just happens to be 346 years old. (Boston Globe)

Students testify for bill to cut permit age

Rep. Steven L. Levy was joined by Plymouth North High students at the State House in support of a bill to lower the age for a driver permit from 16 to 15 1/2. (Globe)

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